Organisations that help you with your mental health

Are your mental symptoms not going away or getting worse? Then see your GP. The doctor will listen to your story and see what help is best for you. The GP can also refer you to care providers in the area. For example, a psychologist or a physician's assistant. The office assistant knows a lot about mental complaints. If the GP refers you, some treatments are usually paid for by your health insurance. Ask the doctor what will be paid for you.

Do you need mental support? There are several organisations where you can talk for free and anonymously about stress, anxiety or traumatic events.

Empatia

You can call Empatia (Monday-Friday, 09:00 - 17:00). You can find more information on Empatia's website.

Mind Helpline

Through the MIND Helpline, you can talk anonymously and for free with professional counsellors. They will listen to you and give advice. On the MIND Helpline website you can find out more.

WereldPsychologen

WereldPsychologen offers free online conversations with psychologists. The help is designed for refugees and those working with refugees. More information can be found on the WereldPsychologen website.

Slachtofferhulp Nederland

Slachtofferhulp Nederland helps people indirectly affected by the war in Ukraine. You can go there for emotional support and practical tips. You can find more information on the website of Slachtofferhulp Nederland.

Work for Ukraine

Work for Ukraine helps refugees with expert skills and a specialist background to get back to work as quickly as possible. More information can be found on the Work for Ukraine website.

Dokters van de Wereld

For people with a refugee or migrant background, mental health support can sometimes be hard to find. This is also the case for people without valid documents and those who are homeless.

Dokters van de Wereld helps people who find it difficult to access healthcare. They run psychosocial support groups. In these groups, you can talk about stress, anxiety or traumatic experiences.

De Luisterlijn

With De Luisterlijn, you can talk anonymously about your worries, loneliness, sadness or stress. Someone will listen to your story. You can call, chat or email.

Mentaal Vitaal

Mentaal Vitaal is the place to go if you have any questions about mental health. You will receive information, advice and support. You can get in touch via chat, email or telephone.

PsychoseNet

With PsychoseNet, you can ask questions about psychosis, mood, trauma or recovery. You can chat or ask experts a question for free and anonymously.

KopOpOuders

KopOpOuders helps parents who are experiencing mental health issues, stress or addiction problems. You can get free online information and support.

113 Zelfmoordpreventie

Are you thinking about taking your own life? Or are you worried about someone else? You can call or chat to a support worker for free and anonymously via 113. In the event of immediate danger, call 112.

Frisse Gedachtes

Frisse Gedachtes is here for students. You can chat for free and anonymously with psychology students or peer support buddies.

Children can suffer from psychological symptoms. War, flight and a new environment are hard for everyone, but especially for children. Below you will find organisations that help children and their parents with mental support, practical tips and reliable information.

The Alles Oké? support line offers free and anonymous support to young people ages 18 to 25. Young people can go there to talk about stress, worry or other difficult feelings. Want to find out more about the Alles Oké? support line.

In je bol

Are you aged between 16 and 27? If so, you can talk to In je bol for free and anonymously. You can call or chat

@ease

At @ease, young people aged 12 to 25 can talk about their problems for free. You do not need a referral or an appointment. You can drop in or chat online.

TEJO Nederland

TEJO Nederland supports young people aged 10 to 20. You can speak to a professional counsellor free of charge and anonymously. You do not need a referral.

JouwGGD

At JouwGGD, young people can chat with a youth doctor or youth nurse for free and anonymously. You can ask questions about stress, health, relationships or other topics.

PratenOnline

PratenOnline is for young people experiencing anxiety or low mood. You can chat anonymously with a professional counsellor.

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